The question now is how far up the tree James Forrest climbs, but he is already a Celtic legend.
The 33-year-old, who began playing in 2009, has been with Scotland’s greatest club for almost three decades. He has been on Celtic’s book since 2002.
With Forrest signing a new contract this week, which would keep him at Parkhead until at least 2026, that is now a given.
The most decorated player in Celtic history is Bobby Lennox, but it won’t be long before Forrest surpasses and even surpasses that record.
In addition to breaking it by winning his 13th Premiership title, the Scotland international can tie Lennox’s record of 24 trophies if Celtic defeat Rangers in the League Cup final next month.
Forrest is undoubtedly adored and valued for his professional accomplishments within the four walls of the green and white.
However, after signing a new contract, Athletic Club, a team in La Liga, also sent him a sophisticated message.
James Forrest is hailed by Athletic Club as a “one-club man in the making” for Celtic.
When Celtic defeated Athletic Club 3-2 at Parkhead last summer, Forrest gave a testimonial.
In addition to showing there for a game, the Spanish powerhouses studied and immersed themselves in Celtic’s history and the reasons they are Scotland’s best club.
However, they have now maintained their close relationship by responding to the news of Forrest’s new contract on Twitter.
An image of Forrest leaving for his testimonial last year was shared on Athletic Club’s official social media account in English, along with a statement about him being a “one-club man in the making.”
“Fascinating 𝗻𝗲-𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗠𝗮𝗻 in the making,” Athletic Club wrote. James, gaun yersel! At Celtic Park, August 1, 2023. The testimonial of James Forrest against @Athletic_en. #Forrest2026 #AthleticClub.
Forrest’s Celtics numbers
Even in his finest form, Forrest would need to be playing in the squad at Celtic in order to be included in Rodgers’ starting lineup.
While Nicolas Kuhn is currently Scotland’s top player and could surpass Forrest’s prior records, Daizen Maeda is a nightmare for the opponents to play against.
In any case, according to Transfermarkt, the player has more than 100 goals and assists while wearing the colours of his childhood team, and there are still plenty more to come in the years to come.
